Are you interested in joining the US Civil War: War Between the States Project?

Question

The mission of the US Civil War: War Between the States Project is to honor those who fought in this War. It is dedicated to those individuals who participated in this conflict in whatever capacity, whether a soldier, spy or even those who supplied either side during the conflict. Our desire is to have well sourced profiles, not just of the soldiers but also those of their families.  

If you've been a member of WikiTree for a month or more, have signed the Honor Code, and made at least 100 contributions, please join the Civil War Project. 

Please click the ANSWER this Post button in order to join.  

Answer 1

I believe I am already a member but would like to confirm I am, I have been adding the sticker but keep getting error messages.

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Hi Chere yes you are a member. Can you give me the profile ID so I can take a look at the sticker.

Answer 2

I would love to be a member of this project. James Jesse Jackson Scrivner is one of my many ancestors in the Civil War.

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Hi Erica, welcome to the US Civil War: War Between the States Project   Please look over the project page, especially the hints concerning categories and stickers.  Don't be afraid to ask questions.    

Answer 3

I would like to join this project. I have several veterans of the Civil War in my line. Thanks in advance Norm Fox, Fox-21714

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Hello. Thank you for your interest in the Civil War Project. Pam should be along soon. She is the leader of our group.

Please review the The Civil War Project Page

The hints regarding stickers and categories are things you will need to know. Also the page has some helpful research resources.

As you are learning how we do things, please feel free to ask questions. We are here to help make the learning curve easier.

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Hi Norm, welcome to the Project.  Please add US CIVIL WAR to the tags you follow.  Thank you. 

Answer 4

I have researched a number of my Civil War ancestors. My family was from Danville, VA. A member of Ancestry for almost 24 continuous years. Wanting to put my research on WikiTree.

I have a huge tree with over 435,000+ records.

Thanks,

Anne

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• Mary Howell 1814-1880
  My paternal 2nd great-grandmother
• https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Howell-16022
• Please check her story
• Anne

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Hi, Welcome to the US Civil War: War Between the States Project  .  I've added stickers, categories and military information to your Thomas.  What an interesting article about his mother.  

Please look over the project page, especially the hints concerning categories and stickers.  Also, add US CIVIL WAR to your following tags. Please feel free to ask questions. 

Answer 5

? I don’t know what the question is, but my great grandfather enlisted Confederate army in Tennessee at the age of 13.

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Hi Stanley, wow your relative was really young was he a drummer boy?   You need 100 contributions to receive the US Civil War Project Badge and your a bit behind that amount.  You can still develop your relatives profile and if you need help adding stickers and categories let us know and someone will help you.

Answer 6

I would love to join this project again! I was a member several years ago and dropped out due to lack of time to participate. Now that I have some time again I'd like to rejoin. My 1st cousin 4x removed Alexander Cragle served in the 143 PA Infantry. 

I have the book Gone but not forgotten: Civil War veterans of Northeastern Pennsylvania so I'm creating profiles for those veterans (if they don't have one), such as Josiah Tubbs and his 3 brothers. 

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Hello,

I don't know if we eliminate members who become inactive for a period of time.  Pam will be along soon to clarify that. She is the leader of the Civil War Project.

You might want to review Civil War Project Page just to refresh your memory about the stickers and categories.

Welcome back.

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Hi Star, welcome back to the Project, we're always glad to have members return to the Project.  Are you planning to create a space page for the Soldier's your working on?  If you do let me know and I'll include it on the Main Project Page under Space Pages.  

Answer 7

I Have Many Ancestors that Participated in the Civil War …John W Swett SC Artillery,Angus Calhoun died in the War Malcolm Calhoun Died at Shiloh and More

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Hi James, one of the requirements to receive the Project Badge is to have 100 contributions to Wiki, your at 80.  When you've reached 100 let me know and I'll get you a badge.  In the meantime, you can look over the project page, especially the hints about categories and stickers, and work on your relatives.  If you need help with stickers or finding military records let us know.

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James,

As you work on your Civil War soldiers, I would be willing to guide you until you get a handle on how to do the stickers and categories. By learning our manner now, when you are eligible to join, you will already know how to handle the soldier's profiles.

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Thank You

Answer 8

Having been doing research on the 50 men buried in High Point inConfederate section of the Oakwood Cemetery I would be interested to provided information on these men so other family ancesters can find them.  

Plus I have ancesters that fought in this war.

how can this info be updated to this site?

Philip Martin

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Hi Philip, you could create a space page for the 50 men your researching.  On the top right of your profile page, you'll see "Add" if you click that a list will appear, pick "New Free Space" then you can create a cemetery page for Oakwood Cemetery.  If you do this let me or Norman know and we can add categories to the page.  Plus, I'll add the space page to the Project Page under space pages.  Thank you for your research.

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Philip,

If you need any assistance with the Civil War sticker or the categories, please feel free to ask.  I am also available if you need a hand in setting up your space page or researching the soldiers.

Answer 9

I have been working on Confederate from my Southern Roots and Union Profiles from my Midwestern families. I grew up with Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield in walking distance where my Indiana relatives fought the local families I went to school with.

I have composed several profiles I found to be present at the Appomattox surrender (on both sides). Having visited the site and heard a presentation on the actual ground there it makes me want to add that distinction to profiles I can source.

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Yes  caron or carron

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Hello David,

Thank you for your interest in the Civil War Project. Pam should be along soon. She is our project leader.

Please review the Civil War Project Page

The hints regarding stickers and categories are things you will need to know. Also the page has some useful research resources.

As you are learning how we do things, please feel free to ask questions. We are here to help make the learning curve easier.

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Welcome to the project, please also add US CIVIL WAR to your following tags.

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David,

If you need assistance with figuring out how we do the profiles (stickers and categories), I am willing to help you. I can coach you through the process so you can get a handle on it.

Answer 10

i am a member of The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War and have several grandfathers, uncles (GGG) that fought (and died). Also connected through the Sultana Association. Blount and Grainger Counties (Union - East Tennessee)

I am quite active in a number of Civil War groups in East Tennessee.

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Hello Kathy, 

Thank you for your interest in the Civil War Project. Pam should be along soon; she is our Project Leader..

Please review the Civil War Project Page

The hints regarding stickers and categories are things you will need to know. The page also has some useful research resources.

As you are learning how we do things, please feel free to ask questions. We are here to make the learning curve easier. 

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Hi Kathy welcome to the project. 

Answer 11

I have Several Ancestors that Fought and Died in the Civil War Mainly for the Confederacy..3rd Great Grandfather John W Swett SC , 3rd Great Grandfather Sargent Angus G Calhoun Alabama Died in Georgia and His Brother Malcolm Died at Shiloh To name a Few

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Hi James, As I previously commented, your at 80 contributions and need 100.   Please look over the US Civil War: War Between the States Project (wikitree.com) page, especially the hints on categories and stickers.  

After you've created profiles for your civil war ancestors, if you need help in creating the correct stickers and categories we're happy to help.  Here is a military resource link you can use to add records to your ancestors profiles: Civil War Research and Genealogy Database (civilwardata.com)  We don't do the research for you, but can answer questions you might have.

Answer 12

I have ancestors who fought in 14th, 34th, 54th and 67th Georgia Infantry Regiments

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Hi Cheri, welcome to the US Civil War: War Between the States Project (wikitree.com).  Please look over the project page, especially the hints on categories and stickers.  Here is a link to our resource page for Georgia: Georgia Resource Page US Civil War: War Between the States (wikitree.com) If you've any questions we're here for you.

Answer 13

I would like to join this Civil War project, I have ancestors who fought in the Civil War

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Hi Sandie, welcome to the US Civil War: War Between the States Project (wikitree.com), please look over the project page, especially the hints concerning categories and stickers.  Thank you for adding US CIVIL WAR to your following tags. 

Answer 14

Hello!  I would like to join this project, I am working on several profiles in my husband's family tree that fought in the Civil War. Thank you!

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Hello Candra,

Thank you for your interest in the Civil War Project. Pam should be along soon; she is our Project Leader. We are recovering from the Connect-a-Thon. 

Please review Civil War Project Page

The hints regarding stickers and categories are things you will need to know. Also the page has some useful research sources.

As you are learning how we do things, please feel free to ask questions. We are here to help make the learning curve easier.

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Hi Candra, welcome to the Project.  Also, please include US CIVIL WAR in you following tags.  Thank you.

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Question, when adding the tag do I just type in US CIVIL WAR or do I copy the link US_Civil_War? Thanks!

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You can just type US CIVIL WAR

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Thank you!  Sorry, I was misunderstanding the "Tags" system for a few minutes. I think I have it sorted out.

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Yes you have it 

Answer 15

I'd like to join the project, appears I have a number of ancestors who served and would love to add to the project while I'm researching the war and my families involvement in it.

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Hi Cory, welcome to the US Civil War: War Between the States Project (wikitree.com) Please look over the Project page, especially the Hints concerning Stickers and Categories.  Also, add US CIVIL WAR to your following tags. We are here for you, if you have any questions. 

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Cory

Thank you for your interest in the Civil War Project. Please review  Civil War Project Boot Camp Page

That will help you understand how we create the profiles of Civil War soldiers.

Answer 16

I'm a veteran who started getting into genealogy.Just to discover which ancestor served and to learn the character of their service.

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Hi Robert, Thank you for your Service.  Welcome to the US Civil War: War Between the States Project (wikitree.com).  Please look over the project page, especially the Hints concerning Stickers and Categories.  If you have any questions please feel free to ask. 

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Robert,

Thank you for your interest in the Civil War Project.  Please review Civil War Project Boot Camp

This will help you understand how we create the profiles of Civil War soldiers.

Answer 17

Yes, please.  I have several CW veterans in my family and love tracking their service.  Many went on to join the GAR too.

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Hello Lyn,

Thank you for your interest in the Civil War Project. Pam, our Project Leader, will be along soon.

You should review Civil War Project Boot Camp 

That page will explain how we create our Civil War soldiers profiles.

Please review Civil War Project Page

The hints regarding stickers and categories are things you will need to know. 

If you have questions, please ask. We are here to help ease the learning curve.

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Hi Lyn, welcome to the project.  Also, please add US CIVIL WAR to the tags you follow.  Thank you.

Answer 18

Hi, I'm interested in joining.  I have several civil war veterans that I am descended from and am interested in doing as good of a job on their profiles as I can.

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Hi Brad, Welcome to the US Civil War: War Between the States Project  We ask all our new members to read the Project Page, especially the hints regarding Stickers and Categories.   We also have this page Civil War Project - Boot Camp  which can also give you some hints and basic resources.  If you have any questions, please ask